BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited
Mechanical Technician
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At BPA, we’re proudly jointly owned by BP and Shell—two of the world’s leading oil majors. Despite this association, we thrive as a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, fostering a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our smaller size allows every individual to be valued, and we work together as one team—sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating successes collectively. This unified approach enables us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, infused with the personal touch only a cohesive team can offer.
Our People
What truly sets BPA apart is our commitment to the development and growth of every team member. Our leaders champion ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff unlock their full potential. Examples include:
- Regular technical training
- Support to gain industry-recognised certifications
- Opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects
By prioritising continuous learning and career progression, we ensure a rewarding career where everyone can strive to deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your primary role will involve:
- Maintaining the integrity of mechanical systems to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements, including responses to breakdowns.
- Overseeing and developing a system for implementing and recording maintenance and inspections on plant and equipment at allocated locations.
- Performing maintenance and operational tasks on COMAH Top Tier and Lower Tier storage terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.
- Ensuring 98% plant availability targets within COMAH-regulated systems.
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Key Responsibilities
Maintain competency and authorisation to work on high-pressure mechanical systems compliant with DSEAR, ATEX, and PSSR regulations.
- Perform and supervise maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repairs on high-pressure equipment, pumps, storage tanks, actuation systems, and oily water treatment systems.
- Prepare risk assessments, issue permits and certificates, and oversee safe working practices for internal staff and contractors.
- Contribute to engineering projects by aiding planning and execution, ensuring safety and operational standards are upheld.
- Supervise works near buried pipelines while adhering to established safety procedures.
- Liaise with emergency services and regulatory bodies to resolve operational emergencies.
- Operate with delegated authority to define safe working conditions across BPA sites.
Participate in an out-of-hours call-out roster for troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on a 24/7/365 basis. Additional hours may be required sparingly to achieve extraordinary maintenance or projects, potentially involving night work.
What Will You Need?
Essential:
- A recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard, or extensive demonstrable experience.
- Awareness of fundamental Health and Safety practices.
- Experience in maintenance, root-cause fault analysis, and the ability to work under pressure, performing emergency response duties (including interfacing with emergency services and regulatory bodies).
- A full UK driving licence.
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Desirable:
- Experience in a hazardous process industry.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary: £35,000 + overtime and standby allowance.
- Benefits:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Company van.
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, with a minimum 2% employee contribution).
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of salary), with an extra 6% for standout performance (totalling 18%).
- Life insurance covering 4x annual salary.
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays, plus ability to buy/sell holidays.
- Family-friendly policies from day one.
- Award-winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks.
- Employee Assistance Support scheme.
- Well-being initiatives.
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At BPA, we recognise that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they feel their experience isn’t a perfect match. That’s why we encourage applications from all potential candidates.
If this role resonates with you—even if your experience doesn’t align precisely with every requirement—we urge you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role here!
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